Connotations are words that give an emotional meaning.
Denotation are words that describe without emotion.
For example, look at this picture.
This is a picture of a lady laughing. (Denotation)
The two sentences below describe this photo, but one has a negative emotion while the other is positive. Which words changed the tone of the sentence?
1. The lady's joyous laughter rang throughout the house.
2. The lady's continuous cackling echoed throughout the house.
Notice how changing a few words completely changed the tone of the sentence, yet both sentences could be used to describe the picture.
Authors use connotation to help them communicate feelings, set tone, and evoke emotions from readers. Word choice is a powerful tool in an authors box of tricks. Use the voicethread below to sharpen your word choice tools. Look at each picture and choose a word that has a connotation. Be sure to listen to the words others have used so you don't duplicate. Also listen to the word before saving it so you know it can easily be understood by others. Don't be afraid to practice a few times to make sure you get it right.
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Helpful Hint: If the word you wanted to use has already been said, use the visual thesaurus to help find an alternative word.
Use some of the spooky connotations from our voicethread to inspire as you search for the perfect pumpkin pattern for your Halloween experience, or use the draw program on the computer to make your own! Happy Halloween!
Connotations are words that give an emotional meaning.
Denotation are words that describe without emotion.
For example, look at this picture.
This is a picture of a lady laughing. (Denotation)
The two sentences below describe this photo, but one has a negative emotion while the other is positive. Which words changed the tone of the sentence?1. The lady's joyous laughter rang throughout the house.
2. The lady's continuous cackling echoed throughout the house.
Notice how changing a few words completely changed the tone of the sentence, yet both sentences could be used to describe the picture.
Authors use connotation to help them communicate feelings, set tone, and evoke emotions from readers. Word choice is a powerful tool in an authors box of tricks. Use the voicethread below to sharpen your word choice tools. Look at each picture and choose a word that has a connotation. Be sure to listen to the words others have used so you don't duplicate. Also listen to the word before saving it so you know it can easily be understood by others. Don't be afraid to practice a few times to make sure you get it right.
If you have never used voicethread before, you must register. Click here if you need help with registration.
Helpful Hint: If the word you wanted to use has already been said, use the visual thesaurus to help find an alternative word.
Use some of the spooky connotations from our voicethread to inspire as you search for the perfect pumpkin pattern for your Halloween experience, or use the draw program on the computer to make your own! Happy Halloween!
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